The 18th century circular Lock-Up on Main Street

Date:
circa 1893
Location:
Lock-Up And Pound, Main Street, Breedon On The Hill, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire
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The Round House, Main Street, Breedon On The Hill, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Reference:
CC79/00317
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

Before a national system of policing was set up many villages had their own lock-up (also called a round house) where criminals (such as drunks, petty thieves and those starting fights) could be temporarily held for a time. They were then either released or sent to a larger town for trial. Lock-ups were often built as part of a complex including the village pound, stocks and pillory.

Content

This is part of the Series: LMS01/01 London Midland and Scottish Railway Negatives - Architectural Subjects; within the Collection: LMS01 London Midland and Scottish Railway Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Post Medieval Lock Up